🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Arabic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
من فضلك تحدث ببطء
"Please speak slowly" in Arabic · say it like min fadlik tahaddath bi-bu't

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Arabic is من فضلك تحدث ببطء. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

تحدث ببطء من فضلك
a slightly more direct way to ask someone to speak slowly
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء؟
a more formal way to ask if someone can speak slowly

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone due to their speed of speech. It is polite and shows that you are making an effort to comprehend what they are saying. This can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Arabic

ArabicEnglish
من فضلك تحدث ببطء، لا أفهم جيداً.Please speak slowly, I do not understand well.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'من فضلك' (please), which makes the request sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear من فضلك تحدث ببطء, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Arabic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone to speak slowly?

No, it is a common request and shows that you want to understand better.

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